House Floor Summary

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1001.

Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 1001 — "Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 119) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy."

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Biggs to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain John L. Vernon, Jr., High Point Police Department, High Point, North Carolina

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 18.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on July 18, 2018.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. LaMalfa moved that the House do now adjourn.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 6147 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Calvert moved that the Committee rise.

On agreeing to the Beyer amendment; Failed by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 996, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 41.